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4D3N Bangkok, Ayutthaya Kingdom Grand Pearl Day Cruise, Wat Arun, Grand Palace Greatest Values of All 4D3N Bangkok, Ayutthaya Kingdom Grand Pearl Day Cruise, Wat Arun, Grand Palace Greatest Values of All • Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace • Ayutthaya Historical Park • Muay Thai Live Show • Wat Arun • Wat Pho • Grand Palace • MBK Shopping Mall • Asiatique The River Front • Cruise along Chao Phraya River FREE upgrade to Excellent-Cuisine Restaurants & Muay Thai Live Show* Itinerary Grand Pearl Cruise, Ayutthaya Kingdom Day 1 Enjoy Bangkok’s Non-stop Entertainments TBA Depart for Bangkok by Flight TBA TBA Arrive at Bangkok International Airport 1500 Check in Hotel in Bangkok for 3-nights 1800 Enjoy Thai Set Dinner at Savoey Restaurant* 2100 Before we say good night Day 2 Discover the Ancient Kingdom of Ayutthaya 0600 Enjoy Breakfast at hotel 0700 Transfer to River City Complex for coach embarkation Ancient Kingdom of Ayutthaya 0730 Travel to the Kingdom of Ayutthaya by Grand Pearl luxury coach, 79km, 1h30m 0900 Visit Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace of King Rama V 1030 Explore Ayutthaya Historical Park, UNESCO World Heritage • Wat Mahathat • Wat Phra Si San Phat • Wat Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit 1300 Enjoy Thai Buffet Lunch onboard Grand Pearl Cruise* 1400 Cruise back to Bangkok via Nontaburi & Ko Kret Island 1500 Coffee Tea will be served while you are enjoying the fascinating sights along the Chao Phraya River: Muay Thai Live Show • The colorful Royal Barges House • Thammasart University & Siriraj hospital • The Royal Grand Palace & Temple of Dawn 1600 Disembark at the River City Shopping Complex and transfer back to hotel for rest & relax 1830 Enjoy Thai Set Dinner at Sophia Restaurant* 2100 Before we say good night Day 3 Explore the Ancient Heritage of Bangkok 0700 Enjoy Breakfast at hotel Grand Palace, Bangkok 0900 Discover the Ancient Heritage of Bangkok • Wat Arun • The Grand Palace 1200 Enjoy lunch at The View Riverside Restaurant* 1400 Discover the Ancient Heritage of Bangkok • Wat Pho 1600 Explore the local products at MBK Shopping Mall Asiatique The River Front 1800 Enjoy Dinner at Asia Hotel 2000 Watch the spectacular Muay Thai Live Show (closed Monday) 2300 Before we say good night Day 4 Transfer to airport for flight check in 0700 Enjoy Breakfast at hotel TBA Transfer to airport for flight check in TBA Depart for home by Flight TBA Inclusive of: • 03 Nights Hotel Accommodation • 03 Breakfasts, 02 Lunches and 03 Dinners • Private Land Transportation • Entrance Fees according to the itinerary • Day 02 Discover the Ancient Kingdom of Ayutthaya Tour is based on SIC Basis Only • English Speaking Guide Services • Compulsory Shopping Stops : Gems, leather, honey Exclusive of: • International Air Tickets, Airport Taxes & Travel Insurance • Compulsory Tipping for Tour Guide & Driver : RM 40 per person • Surcharge for Mandarin Speaking Guide • Peak Season, Public Holiday, Festive Holiday Surcharge : TBA Terms & Conditions 1. GV2 on Seat-In-Coach arrangement is only valid for departure on every Thu, Fri & Sat ONLY 2. Child Share with 2 Adults in One Room a) Child with Extra Bed : Chargeable at 80% of adult twin share rate according to the total of adults-pax-range b) Child without Extra Bed : Chargeable at 60% of adult twin share rate according to the total of adults-pax-range 3. Child Share with 1 Adult in One Room : Chargeable at 100% of adult twin share rate according to the total of adults- pax-range 4. The definition of Child is the age from 2 to 11 years old 5. Minimum 02 person travelling & valid for Malaysian passport holder only Private Tour Arrangement: - a) 02-10 Adults-Pax-Range is using 01 Van b) 11 Adults-Pax-Range is using 02 Vans (Special Offer) c) 12-14 Adults-Pax-Range are using 01 Coach 6. The logistic time for the itinerary is subject to change without prior notice 7. This package is not valid for airport pick up for arrival & departure from 2100hrs until the next day 0900hrs 8. We reserve the right to change the rate subject to currency fluctuations or any unforeseen increment of ground arrangement by the local government 9. Airport Meeting Point : a) Suvarnabhumi Airport – Exit B, Gate No.3 b) Don Mueang Airport – Arrival Gate No.2 / No. 3 .
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